Monument record MDO2612 - Mound on Ellston Hill, Sydling St Nicholas
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Summary
An elongated mound, interpreted as a probable barrow. In 1952 this feature was described as 57 feet by 42 feet and 3 feet high.
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Full Description
Mound, probably a barrow, is of elongated shape. 57ft. by 42ft. and 3ft. high. (1)
<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England, 1952, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West), 236 (Monograph). SDO97.
‘(29) MOUND, probably a barrow, on the S. side of Ellston Hill over 1½ m. N.N.E. of the church, is of elongated shape, 57 ft. by 42 ft. and 3 ft. high.’
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 236.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6375 0175 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SW |
| Civil Parish | Sydling St Nicholas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 110 029
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Sydling St Nicholas 29
Record last edited
Dec 23 2013 4:07PM
